Schedule of Events – 2018

EVENT SCHEDULE: 10:00am to 4:00pm at Francis Beach

Representatives from different California State Parks, non-profit organizations supporting California State Parks, volunteers, artists, native plant enthusiasts, and community groups who support the mission of Coastal Wildflower Day will present a diverse array of fun, interactive activities to educate and inspire stewardship of our parks for all ages.

The mission of Coastal Wildflower Day is to inspire stewardship of diverse, interconnected ecosystems that support thriving coastal wildflower habitats, and to celebrate the vital role of volunteer community restoration efforts at our Coastside State Parks, now and in the future.

Saturday, April 14, 2018: 10am to 4:00pm, Francis State Beach Learn from California State Parks staff about the diverse ecosystems that support the beautiful natural resources of our coastal environment, and interact with volunteers who are vital to the preservation and restoration of these habitats for future generations. Hands-on fun for the whole family! Presented…

Saturday, April 14, 2018, 11:45am to 12:15pm – Performance of traditional dancing at Francis Beach Learn more about this collaborative program from Puente, ALAS (Ayudando Latinos a Soñar – Helping Latinos Dream) Tonantzin and Pescadero Elementary School here. BACK to SCHEDULE of EVENTS 2018

Native plants will be available for purchase at Francis Beach Nursery (cash, check, or credit card) Access to Francis Beach Nursery is via Kelly Avenue from Highway One. Your purchase helps to support Coastside State Parks Association and native plant restoration efforts at Half Moon Bay State Beach. Plants available for purchase: Botanical Name Common…

Click here to download your coloring page Adults and children of all ages are invited to enter the 2018 Coastal Wildflower Day Coloring Contest! Bring your completed page to the Francis Beach Visitor Center any time before 2pm on April 14, 2018. Your artwork will be displayed, and visitors will vote for their favorites. The earlier…

Saturday, April 14, 2018: Native Plant Walks – meet at 10:15am OR 12:15pm, Visitor Center Native plant expert Toni Corelli will lead two walks illuminating the diversity of native plant species which thrive in our coastal environment. Both walks will have similar content; choose the one most convenient for your schedule. Walk #1 – meet at 10:15am,…

Saturday, April 14, 2018: Meet at 2:15pm, at the Visitor Center, Francis Beach Native bird expert Rita Jennings will lead you on a one-hour walk discussing the bird species that make their homes in our coastal environment. All photos by Avis Boutell. BACK to SCHEDULE of EVENTS 2018

On Coastal Wildflower Day, located in the State Park nursery, students from Pilarcitos High School will be selling some of their own plants that they have grown at their nursery! Check out their booth! The students are also represented elsewhere around the park, as you will notice some paintings from students in Ellen Silva‘s mural painting…

Saturday, April 14, 2018, 2:00pm to 2:30pm – Demonstration and performance of hula dancing at Francis Beach Visit CoastsideHula.com for more information on this group. All photos by Beth Pielert. BACK to SCHEDULE of EVENTS 2018

Saturday, April 14, 2018 – Performing 12:15pm to 1:45pm From the western edge of an altered state, on the Coastside, in Montara, California, the Slack Tide Currents play original, acoustic rock n’ roll. BACK to SCHEDULE of EVENTS 2018

Saturday, April 14, 2018, Performing at 2:30pm to 4:00pm, Francis Beach Acoustic sensibilities from two diverse backgrounds converge in an homage to the quintessential sounds of American rock music. Learn more here. BACK to Schedule of Events 2018